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RAWALPINDI, Jan 01 (APP):Rawalpindi’s courts convicted 359 accused persons in various crimes including murder, rape and illicit drug trafficking cases throughout 2025.
The yearly performance report shows that the judiciary disposed of dozens of high-profile and routine cases resulting in 48 death sentences, dozens of life imprisonments and millions of rupees in fines.
The majority came in murder trials. Across 61 cases, courts convicted 89 individuals including 48 were handed the death penalty, 34 received life imprisonment and seven were ordered to pay diyat or compensation. The total fines imposed in these cases exceeded Rs 29.9 million.
In 21 rape cases matters, 25 convicts faced punishment. One was sentenced to death, 18 were given life imprisonment, 4 received 14 years’ rigorous imprisonment each and 2 were jailed for 10 years. Fines in these cases amounted to Rs 6.8 million.
The largest volume of convictions 245 which occurred in narcotics cases. Fines in these cases surpassed Rs 27.3 million. Among the sentences were 3 terms of 20 years’ imprisonment with Rs 1.68 million fine each, 01 got 15-year imprisonment, 7 were convicted for 14-year , 26 ten-year and 192 nine-year imprisonment. Smaller sentences included 01 seven-year term, 05 five-year terms, 01 two-year term and 09 one-year terms, each accompanied by fines ranging from Rs 25,000 to several lakhs.
Police officials termed the figures as evidence of improved case-building, faster forensic support and better coordination between investigators, prosecutors and the judiciary.
“When serious crimes are met with swift and severe punishment, it sends a strong signal to potential offenders,” a senior police officer said.
With public safety remaining a top priority for law-enforcement agencies in the garrison city, authorities indicated that similar momentum would continue into the new year to further reduce the incidence of murder, sexual violence and drug peddling in Rawalpindi.